The Stanforth Secrets
The Stanforth Secrets
“There had been quick acceptances from all the parties invited to dine on Thursday, and Chloe spent the first part of her day in conference with Mrs. Pickering, who was delighted at the thought of entertaining. A suitable menu was soon agreed on, as Chloe had no intention of debating the merits of veal over pork, and tench over barbel. She requested, however, a Walpole pudding. It was the only food she could remember Justin expressing a preference for, on that long-ago journey to Scotland. Next, Chloe took Matthew to the cellars and chose a number of wines for him to prepare. She smiled to see the young man nearly burst with pride at being made a temporary butler.
By midmorning, Chloe thought the plans to be well in hand and returned to the main part of the house, where she was surprised to see Belinda coming down the stairs in a heavy cloak.
“Do you intend to go out, Belinda?” she asked. “You’ll be drenched.”
“Just as far as the herb garden. I need some thyme.”
Chloe couldn’t help but... regard this as peculiar.MoreLess
By midmorning, Chloe thought the plans to be well in hand and returned to the main part of the house, where she was surprised to see Belinda coming down the stairs in a heavy cloak.
“Do you intend to go out, Belinda?” she asked. “You’ll be drenched.”
“Just as far as the herb garden. I need some thyme.”
Chloe couldn’t help but... regard this as peculiar.MoreLess
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